I have tried many different varieties of both base and top coats. Ranging from the cheap to the more expensive brands, and was always disappointed. No matter what, my nails would chip so quickly it made it a pointless task to paint them even. Either that or I would get the really gross sticky finish, where no matter how long I allowed them to dry I would still get the annoying imprints and smudges that would ruin my manicure. One day, while visiting my Mom, I rummaged through her polish drawer and grabbed this topcoat to finish off my freshly painted nails. I was SHOCKED. Not only did my nails dry in seconds, they were left feeling harder and shiny, the kind of shine you get from a Shellac manicure. For this reason, I immediately had to pick both the Seche vite top and base coat up the next time I was at the beauty supply store. This topcoat keeps your nails from chipping like nothing else I have ever tried. I went from being the girl that absolutely hates doing her nails, to doing them a couple times a week. You won't regret making this purchase, highly recommended.